Monday, October 12, 2009

So yesterday was National Coming Out Day in America, which for you foreign readers is exactly what it sounds like—a day for closeted homosexuals to tell their friends, family, coworkers, etc. In honor of that, I've made a mixtape of really gay music. To clarify, when I say "really gay music" I don't mean "music by gay artists" or "effiminate music" or "campy music"...I mean music that specifically and explicitly deals with homosexuality. Some of these songs are slutty, cynical homages to promiscuous sex, poppers, and sweaty all-night dance parties; some are campy boys' night out anthems that will make most laugh and a few squirm; others are stunningly heartfelt works about the pain and tenderness of living as an outcast.A quick word about that latter category:Regardless of our ethnicity, creed, or background, it is nearly impossible for us heterosexuals to understand the casual cruelty that is inflicted daily on homosexual men and women, not just by strangers but by friends and family, both purposefully and unwittingly. It is a difficult life filled with tough choices, frequent disappointment, and the potential for great loneliness. Of course it's worse in Idaho or Jamaica or Iran than it is in London or San Francisco or Amsterdam, but being born gay and having to deal with the resulting social circumstances is a shitty hand to draw, wherever you're from. Let's use the recent holiday as a reminder to show a little compassion—not just today, and not just to openly gay people, but year-round and to everyone.Anything less than that would be totally gay.

it is still a great song... I like it. but this leaves a hint of bitterness. no offence meant, maybe you should add, that she was just the interpreter..though she did a good job on it...the original song was made for the musical "La cage aux folles" and composed by Jerry Herman..

maybe listen to this version...though I guess it is not that easy to remix...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lupNzpcpDRkbut I agree with some comment in this post, the song has an universal message who is slightly different, depending on the interpreter.

so..not a gay song, but a good one.

thanks for this mixtape and the work you put into it... I really appreciate that as someone who hasn't much to struggle, cause I live in central europe in a bigger city.... but of course I know enough men and women who had and still have to. thanks again, a friend of mine, a DJ gave me this link.matthias